Clinical Trials

This database provides patients, families and members of the public with access to up-to-date information about the location of clinical trials, their design and purpose, criteria for participation, and, further information about the disease and treatment under study.

If you are thinking about participating in a Clinical Study at NIH, the information on this page may provide a starting point for discussion—both with your doctor and with the trained staff at the Clinical Center's Patient Recruitment Office.

Having trouble finding a clinical trial? Call 1-877-MED HERO to speak with the Search Clinical Trials staff. You may also conduct a search by using this online search engine. Search for trials based on your condition or geographic location.

The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) works with EmergingMed to offer a free, confidential and personalized service to help you locate bladder cancer clinical trials. Find a match online or call to speak to a clinical trial specialist.

This database includes information about studies conducted at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute at NIH in Bethesda, Maryland. In addition, links are provided to other related clinical trials that are underway throughout the United States.

Through clinical studies, doctors find new and better ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, control, and treat illnesses. Search research studies being conducted at the NIH Clinical Center by diagnosis, sign, symptom, or other key words or phrases.

The New Medical Therapies™ database contains detailed results for drugs in completed or ongoing clinical trials to help patients, caregivers and clinical research professionals stay informed of the latest medical breakthroughs. Results are categorized by therapeutic area beginning with the most recent updates.

For people interested in enrolling in a clinical trial, one of the primary concerns is covering the trial’s costs. This section will help you understand the costs associated with clinical trials, and direct you to credible sources of information regarding coverage of your fees.

Clinical trials are studies in which people volunteer to test new drugs or procedures. This guide addresses basic questions and concerns so that you will be better prepared to discuss clinical trials with your doctor and your family.

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Sunday, August 02, 2015